Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A genus of colubrine serpents, of the family Dendrophidæ. C. orna is a beautiful tree-snake of southern Asia and the East Indies.
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According to National Geographic, the chrysopelea -- as it is scientifically known -- is abundant and has no special conservation status.
Flying Snakes, Chrysopelea, Being Researched By Department Of Defense (VIDEO) The Huffington Post News Team 2010
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